Bee Shrimp Information on this black colored variation of the common Crystal Red Shrimp.

African Filter ShrimpInformation on this large filter feeding shrimp from Africa.

Amano ShrimpInformation on this very popular shrimp. Its name comes from Takashi Amano, the creator of ADA, who used these shrimp for algae eating purposes. It cannot breed in pure freshwater.

Bamboo ShrimpInformation on this wild caught species which is a filter feeder. It is very common to find in most pet stores and online. It is not possible to breed this species in pure freshwater.

Black Tiger ShrimpInformation on this elusive all black color variation of the common Tiger Shrimp. Its all black coloration is from selective breeding to widen the black stripes of the common Tiger Shrimp.

Blue Bee ShrimpInformation on this newly introduced species to the hobby. Not much is known and they are caught in the wild. Captive breeding is possible.

Blue Pearl ShrimpInformation on this beautiful blue colored species of the wild N. zhangjiajiensis shrimp.

Blue Tiger ShrimpInformation on this blue coloration variation on the common Tiger Shrimp. It is expensive and sometimes hard to find.

Cardinal ShrimpInformation on the very popular shrimp from Sulawesi Indonesia. Its colors are awesome.

Crystal Red ShrimpInformation on this extremely popular, difficult, expensive, and complex shrimp species. Selectively bred for coloration and other features.

Dark Green ShrimpInformation on this beautiful dark green colored shrimp. Its eggs are a nice lime green which really make this shrimp stand out. Its true scientic name and genus are in question.

Ghost-Glass-Grass ShrimpInformation on this wild caught and extremely cheap freshwater shrimp. It carries many different names and can be found in most pet stores. It is considered a feeder shrimp for freshwater aquarium fish.

Golden Bee ShrimpInformation on this all white relative of the Crystal Red Shrimp, Bee Shrimp, Orange Bee Shrimp and others. It is nicely colored but little is known as to its origin.

Harlequin ShrimpInformation on this specific species of shrimp found in Sulawesi Indonesia.

Malaya ShrimpInformation on this newly introduced and soon to be common species of shrimp.

Neocaridina Heteropoda ShrimpInformation on this wild caught grandfather of the selectively bred species Red Cherry Shrimp and Yellow Shrimp. There may be other selectively bred color variations unknown to the hobby at the moment.

Orange Bee ShrimpInformation on this wild species and the grandfather of the Crystal Red Shrimp, Bee Shrimp and others. Can be rare and hard to find.

Purple Zebra ShrimpInformation on this wild caught species. Unfortunately it cannot breed in pure freshwater and has slowly disappeared from the hobby as a result.

Red Cherry ShrimpInformation on the most common and most popular shrimp in the hobby. This is the ultimate beginners shrimp and most hobbyists begin with this species before venturing into more difficult/expensive shrimp.

Red Tiger ShrimpInformation on this red color variation of the common Tiger Shrimp. This color variation is apparently found in the wild and not selectively bred.

Red Tupfel ShrimpInformation on this very rare and almost impossible to find shrimp in the hobby. Hopefully it will someday become more available.

Snowball ShrimpInformation on this beautiful all white selectively bred shrimp. Its name comes from its eggs which are all white resembling snowballs.

Sulawesi ShrimpA gallery of photos of many different kinds of Sulawesi Shrimp from Indonesia. Newly introduced to the hobby in late 2007.

Tiger ShrimpInformation on this somewhat common shrimp. It is the less rare variation than its cousins: Blue Tiger, Red Tiger, Golden Eye and others.

White Bee ShrimpInformation on this elusive and very rare species of Bee Shrimp. It is definitely a cool looking shrimp.

Yellow ShrimpInformation on this selectively bred shrimp from the wild N. Heteropoda species. It breeds very well.

"Cambarellus montezumae" CrayfishInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.

"Cambarellus patzcuarensis" CrayfishInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.

"Procambarus acanthophorus" CrayfishInformation on care and breeding of this crayfish species.

Shrimp and Leaf Litter Information about using leaf litter in a shrimp tank. Do shrimp do better with leaf litter? What leaves to use?

Shrimp Myths vs Truth What is true and what is false about shrimp keeping and everything related to the hobby. There are a lot of false statements out there so it is important to quell them.

Shrimp Rack Journals Two journals on setting up a shrimp rack for keeping multiple tanks using smaller space. Great tutorials with both journals by both Ryan and Pedro.

Sulawesi Expedition A Journal on the expedition conducted by Mimbon Aquarium from Germany. Photos and information about Sulawesi Indonesia as well as underwater photos of the habitat.

Water Change in the Winter Great information by Kenshin about changing the water during wintertime. You do not want very cold water to shock the shrimp. This is a great article for those in cold weather climates.

What is that bug in my tank? Information on the many creatures found inside a tank including planaria, hydra, and many others. Superb article by Satu in Finland.

Will these shrimp interbreed? Information about what shrimp are ok to house together in the same tank, and which ones will interbreed creating a hybrid. Great chart for easy comparision.

Why ship young shrimp? Information about why it is better to ship young shrimp and why it is better to buy young shrimp vs adults. Size is important when introducing shrimp to a new tank.

Awesome Close Up Photos! Great photos submitted by our members. Definitely worth a look.

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Zebra Nerite Snail | Neritina natalensis sp. "Zebra"

Zebra Nerite Snail

Neritina natalensis sp. "Zebra"

Overview

The Zebra Nerite Snail is one of the most, if not the most, popular nerite snail in the hobby. Its coloration is a beautiful golden shell with black jagged-edged stripes running down. It is one of the larger nerite snail with a size ranging from 1/2" to a full inch in size. I have seen some rather large ones.

Breeding

One downside to the Zebra Nerite Snail, and this applies to most other nerite snails, is its inability to breed in pure freshwater. The Zebra Nerite Snail requires brackish water in order to breed successfully. Some hobbyists have been somewhat successful in breeding nerite snails but it does not seem that the young snails survive for too long. Some may look at this as a plus, meaning that the Zebra Nerite will not over populate a tank and become another pest in the aquarium.

Appearance

The Zebra Nerite Snail is typically black and gold, or sometimes a gold-lime coloration. The coloration pattern is not a swirl but rather the color extends in lines from the very back tip of the snail. The Zebra Nerite Snail is one of the most popular, if not the most, due to this beautiful coloration and pattern.

Feeding

Another plus for the Zebra Nerite Snail is its algae eating abilities. This snail will clean your tank glass spotless and also clean algae off of rocks and even leaves. Many hobbyists purchase the Zebra Nerite Snail more because of its algae eating abilities than its visual looks. It is recommended that you supplement their diet with algae wafers or similar type food since the Tracked Nerite Snail may not be able to sustain itself solely on algae in the tank. This species is also larger than other nerite snails and will not be able to successfully eat algae off of small leaves due to its weight.

Behavior

The Zebra Nerite Snail can tend to escape from a tank and make its way outside of the tank. It is considered a tidal snail and can live outside of water. Simply pick them up and put them back inside of the tank, they will survive as long as they have not been out of the tank for too long. It is recommend to keep an eye on them and look around the tank occasionally for possible escapes. It is thought that when the snail is uncomfortable it will escape, but will not when happy. It is also an extremely docile creature and does not bother any other aquarium inhabitants.